Relying solely on Microsoft 365 (M365) defenses, even with E5 or E6 licensing, is a risky gamble. Many organizations mistakenly believe they’re saving money, but the reality is, it’s not a matter of if you’ll experience a major cybersecurity incident, but when.

We’ve seen it all:

  • Infostealer attacks that disable Defender.
  • Sophisticated phishing campaigns leveraging legitimate OneDrive and SharePoint files.
  • Malicious links and files shared within Teams, exploiting the very tools meant for collaboration.

These threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, requiring a robust, multi-layered security approach that goes beyond the native capabilities of M365.

Why Relying Solely on Microsoft Defender Isn’t Enough

  1. Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket: Relying solely on Microsoft for your security creates a single point of failure. Diversifying your security vendors is crucial.
  2. Email Security Gateway is Essential: An Email Security Gateway (ESG) scans email threats before they even reach your M365 tenant, providing a vital first line of defense.
  3. Specialized Vendors Excel: Dedicated cybersecurity vendors consistently outperform in assessment frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, demonstrating their expertise and effectiveness.
  4. Cost-Effective Alternatives Exist: While upgrading to M365 Business Premium grants access to Defender tools, the EUR 20-30 per user monthly cost can be better utilized with specialized vendors.

What You Gain with Specialized Cybersecurity Solutions (Like Coro)

For a similar investment, you can achieve superior protection with solutions like Coro, a modern cybersecurity platform designed for comprehensive threat protection. Coro consolidates multiple security functions into a single, easy-to-manage platform, offering:

  • 24/7 Detection and Response: Coro’s security operations center (SOC) provides continuous monitoring and automated incident response for both your computers and M365 environment, ensuring immediate action even at 2 AM. This includes active threat hunting and remediation.
  • Zero Trust Security: Coro enforces a Zero Trust architecture, verifying every access request and user action, regardless of location or device. This minimizes the risk of unauthorized access and lateral movement within your network.
  • Advanced Behavioral Analysis: Coro utilizes AI-powered behavioral analysis to detect and stop anomalous activity, such as unusual login patterns, data exfiltration attempts, and malware infections, before they escalate into a full-blown attack.
  • Cloud Backup and Recovery: Coro ensures data resilience and rapid recovery in the event of a cyber incident or data loss through automated cloud backups and disaster recovery capabilities.
  • Dynamic Scanning and Threat Intelligence: Coro actively scans every email, link, file, image, and QR code shared across your collaboration tools, leveraging real-time threat intelligence to identify and block malicious content. This proactive approach prevents attacks before they can cause damage.
  • Endpoint Protection: Coro extends protection to all your endpoints, managing patching, and actively protecting against malware, ransomware, and other endpoint threats.

The Tangible Benefits:

Investing in robust cybersecurity translates to:

  • Reduced risk of breaches and data loss.
  • Minimized downtime and operational disruptions.
  • Protection of your company’s reputation.
  • Enhanced peace of mind.

While M365 Business Premium offers enhanced security, exploring specialized cybersecurity solutions like Coro can provide significantly greater coverage and protection for your organization. Don’t wait for a costly breach to highlight the gaps in your defenses. Take proactive steps to secure your business today.

Contact CREAPLUS today to learn how we can help you implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy tailored to your needs.